It’s very tempting to whack out your heated propagator and start a few things off, but I hold off until closer to February as I don’t have the space to sow seeds and keep them alive until planting out. I rely on other crops or sow closer to the time when there’s more day hours …
By KJ Follow me on social media 💕 It’s the most wonderful time of the year – selecting seeds for the following growing season! It’s also easy to become overwhelmed when making your selections, often buying far more than we could ever possibly plant, and it’s a cycle that we follow …
By KJ Calendula moisturising bars The best thing about growing Calendula for me is watching all the insects that come to enjoy those bright happy flowers that sway and sing with the wind. Calendula is a must have for any cottage garden/allotment/informal space and is an excellent open flower which is perfect for those …
By KJ Normally when I mention comfrey, I see people’s noses automatically crinkle up because if you have ever made your own nitrogenous plant feed from it, you’ll know that it sure has a distinctive and almost putrid smell when rotted down. Comfrey is more than a friendly pollinator and some smelly feed – it’s …
By KJ Follow me on social media 💕 Walking through the allotment in October, I am greeted by many happy Dahlia faces, most if which I love. Except one. The eyesore of a Dahlia is also the most prolific and healthy plants in my allotment. I’ve nicknamed it ‘Hydra’ as you cut off …
